This was a fun and quick romance read, a perfect way to wrap up school vacation and my yearly reading challenge. The characters were relatable and witty and I ,love a good work place romance trope. I did find the speed of the story to be a bit slow but overall I liked it.

3.5 stars rounded up

This was so cute, but, I feel I’ve read many similar stories so I am somewhat desensitized to its charm.

The novel begins with an intriguing premise: two strangers share a kiss and later discover they work at the same company. However, the conflict between Annalise and Lloyd felt a little forced. Annalise’s anger at Lloyd for pretending they didn’t know each other seemed unfair; his reasoning was valid. By keeping their connection hidden, Lloyd allowed Annalise to prove herself based on her skills, ensuring her success wasn’t linked to him. The tension created from this felt unnecessary and contrived, imo.

I liked their banter, but sometimes I felt like they didn't have the best love connection, although they had so many cute moments. I loved getting to know these characters!

Overall, I enjoyed most of it. I definitely loved the authors writing and am looking forward to reading more from them!

I was so excited to read this new story by Beth Reekles!! I have read Beach Cute, and all of the Kissing Booth books and seen the movies too many times to count, so I was so excited to be back in a universe that she created and this one did not disappoint. If you’re a fan of Kate’s you will love her descriptive storytelling and amazing character development that just immerses you into the story fully. Thank you so much for this early copy!

This book was such a fun, sweet read! I absolutely LOVED the flirting between Annalise and Lloyd—it was playful, cute, and had me grinning the whole time. You could tell it was love at first sight for Lloyd, and honestly, I’m such a sucker for a story where the guy falls first. It just adds that extra bit of swoon to the romance.

Their chemistry made it impossible to put the book down. Lloyd is the perfect mix of charming and genuine, and helped Annalise open up and let loose a little. Plus, add in the forbidden office romance trope and it was a chef’s kiss!

I wasn’t interested in this from the beginning. The FMC feels very one dimensional, immature and her mental talk is exhausting. There’s a huge focus on her internship and how she ended up there, but despite her acceptance she isn’t overly confident. She’s very hot /cold with Lloyd, and very immature, which makes the slow burn unenjoyable, and the plot didn’t feel like anything was happening. Overall, it missed the mark for me.

I received an advance review copy for free from the publisher via Netgalley and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Beth Reekles’ Love & Lattes is a warm, delightful romance that brews up all the right feels. Set in a cozy café, this sweet story about love, second chances, and following your heart is perfect for anyone craving a feel-good escape. With relatable characters and a dash of charm, Reekles serves up a heartwarming read that’s sure to leave you with a smile. A must-read for fans of lighthearted romance!

For me personally, I feel I’ve read a lot of stories in this category (new adult, workplace enemies-to-lovers), and because of this my experience was just ok. I loved how the story started out with the MCs having “the perfect night” we all dream about, and how it quickly dissolved into the workplace enemies-to-lovers trope I love.

I was not the hugest fan of the FMC, Anna. While she had a lot of character traits I can identify with (an overachiever who burns herself out, someone who would rather stay at home than go out with her cohort, etc.), I felt she was very one-dimensional and very selfish which made me not like her overall. I asked myself at one point in the story when I was particularly not loving her “Would I feel this same way if these traits were put on a man?” And my answer to myself was, yes, I would. Hence why I started not liking Lloyd about ¾ of the way through the story. He started as this confident, almost cocky, boy who you could tell was hiding behind a flashy smile. I sympathized with him and liked him quite a lot during the first half or so, but his character deteriorated as soon as he starting snapping at Anna and also being equally selfish.

If you like young MCs with angst and a dash of spice, this one may be for you!

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Children's | Delacorte Romance, and Beth Reekles for the opportunity to read this book. The thoughts and opinions expressed above are honest and my own.

I think this book hits for a little later in life then high school so I don’t think I’d add it to the collection.

This book was just eh for me. It definitely navigates a weird time in life for most people. Going from school to your first real job. Not the most exciting for me unfortunately. The writing is good just the story fell flat for me.

It may resonate better with someone who is actually going through that time in their life 🤷🏻‍♀️

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for a chance to read and review.

(2.5 stars rounded up to 3)

This book had a hard time figuring out if it is a YA book or not. The writing screamed YA but the story itself felt older. The characters were a little annoying, and boy was Anna dumb for using her work email for drafting love notes.

Love & Lattes is a fun, lighthearted new adult rom-com. The characters are well developed and the romance is cute. I’m never really a fan of third act conflicts but this was one especially unnecessary (why not remove the emails entirely and just have the mom stuff be the third act conflict??? Anna isn’t stupid enough to use her work email and the random emails every couple chapters served absolutely no purpose). The book also drags a bit in the middle.

If you're looking for a fluffy, feel good romance (which I was), this is for you. If you’re looking for a plot that makes a lot of sense and moves at a fast pace, this is definitely not.

Thank you to Netgalley and Penguin for the ARC.

My first Beth Reekles story and I did enjoy her writing style. The book was very cutesy and it was a comforting read. Both Anna and Llyod experience their own inner struggles with identity and hold secrets from not only each other but their friends and family as well. Their relationship was definitely a rollercoaster but Anna's internal thoughts and second guessing herself I think was par with her age and it was fun to see her gain confidence and grow up while working at the internship.

The relationship between Annalise and Lloyd seemed to be well-developed, and the book was enjoyable to read. I thoroughly loved reading a book about a young woman who was undeniably motivated and eager to achieve her goals. You should definitely read this if you enjoy contemporary romance with office gossip and banter.

Thank you NetGalley, Random House Children’s, and Beth Reekles for an eARC copy of ‘Love & Lattes’.

Thank you to Penguin Random House and NetGalley for the ARC of this book.

Having loved the Kissing Booth movies (and somehow not realizing they started as books?!?!) when I saw this book I was eager to read.

This was an easy read and felt like a good connection between Annalise and Lloyd. I’m a fan of the will they-won’t they trope, so it worked for me. There was good push and pull and the jabs definitely brought pain and the highs brought joy.

I’m sure many readers will find both to be immature at times, but they resonate well with me and feel spot on as young adults with complicated family backgrounds. Having lived something similar to their relationship, I actually related well to this book. I loved descriptions of Lloyd’s smile and nonverbal signs and the way Anna notices it. I identify strongly with Anna’s need to people please and work hard to the point of hurting yourself. The push and pull of a relationship that fate just seems to want to make happen when intellect says it shouldn’t is *chef’s kiss.*

A few quotes that just felt real to me:

-On people pleasing and overworking:
“This is nothing new, though. I’m used to pushing my limits, tiptoeing just along the edge of being too burnt-out to function.”

“She and I are like ducks: working so hard to look like we’re floating along, and kicking hell for leather under the water where nobody can see how much effort it takes.”

-on love 💜:
“It feels like he already knows the best and worst of me.”

“He’s here, and that’s enough.”

“…against mine, the warm flush of his skin beneath my fingers, the way he makes me feel so suddenly and completely grounded—so wholly myself— feels so much bigger [than any internship].”

“It’s a kiss that’s full of memories, and full of the promise of what’s next.”

Only things I’d say are negative are Lloyd as a name because it just doesn’t seem to fit with the other names for me (like his dad’s name is Topher, brother is Will, and he’s… Lloyd). There are also some overall flow and writing things that bothered me, but those were minor and more nit-picky on my preferences. Overall 4/5.

This book had its enjoyable moments but left me with mixed feelings overall. Anna and Lloyd’s chemistry was palpable from their very first meeting, and watching their connection build through subtle office encounters and late-night conversations was a definite highlight. Their shared struggles and complex pasts added a meaningful layer to their dynamic, creating a foundation for understanding and empathy between them. However, the story’s many twists sometimes felt overwhelming, and the slow-burn romance was both rewarding and frustrating, with moments of progress undone in an instant. Anna’s reaction to discovering Lloyd’s identity as the CEO’s son made her behavior feel inconsistent and confusing, and her constant indecision about their relationship became tiring. Lloyd’s behavior wasn’t perfect either, particularly his dramatic response to Anna’s complicated family situation, which came off as overly harsh. Despite these flaws, there were plenty of moments that kept me invested. Thank you to Penguin Teen Canada for the ARC!

I loved the Kissing Booth in Nexflix so I really wanted to read this book.
The romance side of the story was a slow burn - think multiple seasons on Netflix- taking place over a summer internship. Our heroine, Anna, was easy to love but I wanted too punt her love interest right off the pitch until the last few chapters. All said, I did enjoy the book.

A new spin on a classic trope, working girl meets boss's son and an enemies-to-lovers relationship begins. I'm a sucker for this kind of story and was not disappointed!

This is the first book I have read by Beth Reekles, and I will have to go back and read others. I truly enjoyed this book. Annalise is doing everything in her power not to be like her mom. Workaholic who left, and did not have time for her family. When given the opportunity for an internship, Annalise takes the chance. She is going to make something of this summer internship. While out celebrating the night before, she meets a guy that she ends up kissing, and they seem to really hit it off. It is quite the surprise when she sees him at the company where she is interning. This sets off a bunch of flags, and makes it tough, because she really likes this guy. They have a few coffees, but Annalise is running hot and cold. When the dam bursts, who is going to go into a dive. Quite the surprise at the end.

This was a fun read and I didn’t want it to end.
The night before Anna becomes an intern at a big company she meets a cute intriguing young man that she quickly realizes she has great chemistry with. While they end the night not exchanging numbers the next day at her internship she meets him. Of course he’s one of the owner’s sons. She wanted this internship in hopes of securing a job when she gets out of college. As the story goes on there’s lots of chemistry, heart protecting, sweet moments and crossed signals. It’s a cute rom-com book that will sweep you up into it, at least It did for me!
I've never read a Beth Reekles book, but I look forward to checking them out.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc.

For me this was a super cute read, that I found super easy to read. This book contains many tropes but the main ones that I noticed in this book were Opposites Attract, Grumpy x sunshine and Workplace romance.

I love reading a workplace romance so this was a very pleasant and enjoyable read that once I really got into the story it was really hard to stop reading. I did find this book slow during some parts though.

I didn't particularly enjoy this book, lemme try to explain why 🥲

The secondary characters offered almost nothing to the story, although they were constantly there. There was a very random secondary character who became the villain for no reason at all? The third act conflict was very stereotypically girl against girl, with absolutely no reason supporting it and it felt very meh

The main romance started off okay, but it became very listless after a point.. there was too much lack of communication, with the MC going from idolizing the guy to hating him extremely to idolizing him again - and it was written in a way that made the MC think that she was the irrational one, it wasn't fun to read

Overall, I just felt like the book was very meh, and I didn't really enjoy reading it

-- got an advanced copy from Netgalley